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  Location

  southeast part of Case campus
  
  Description
  Reinforced concrete with brick facing containing laboratories, classrooms, offices, library
  Above the southwest entrance stands a figure of youth, a brazier at his feet evolving into a flame supporting an evaporating dish. In his left hand is a test tube; in his right, a stirring rod.

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  This property continued in use after 1949. Post-1949 research is not yet completed.

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  Formal Name
  1956-1976: Albert W. Smith Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Building
  1976-2004+: Albert W. Smith Chemical Engineering Building
  
  Named For
  Albert W. Smith, alumnus/faculty
  
  Other Names
  Chemical Engineering Building
  Smith Building
  Laboratory of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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  Constructed
  1938-1939
  
  Architect
  Walker and Weeks
  
  General Contractor
  Sam W. Emerson Co.

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  Cost
  $341,026.99; $.40 per cubic foot
  
  Financing
  Loan of $300,000; Gifts of unknown amounts from unknown alumni

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  Occupants
  1939-1949+: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Dept.
  
  Uses
  1939-1949+: Research and teaching, library, offices

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  Ceremonies
  Dedication: 4/15/1939
  
  Trivia
  First Case building financed by a loan
  
  This summary was compiled by staff of the University Archives from sources in the custody of the Archives.
  
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